Virginia Center for the Creative Arts

The Virginia Center for the Creative Arts offers residencies of varying lengths (up to six weeks) year-round to poets, fiction writers, and creative nonfiction writers on the historic grounds of Mt. San Angelo in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Residents are provided with private lodging and studio space, meals, and access to the facilities of nearby Sweet Briar College. The residency fee is $75 per day; full fellowships and need-based financial aid are available. To apply for residencies from January through April 2026, submit a writing sample of up to 25 pages of poetry or prose (consisting of 6 to 10 poems, up to two short stories or essays, or an excerpt from a longer work of prose) and a project description with a $30 application fee (waivers are available upon request via e-mail) by May 15. Visit the website for the application form and more information.

Accessibility accommodations include accessible pathways; an accessible ground-floor bedroom with an accessible bathroom; accessible ground-floor laundry facilities and common areas; accessible studio space; and accessible parking. Contact artists services via phone or e-mail for additional accessibility details.